Pass

Mr. J Fish & Chicken

7601 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620

Restaurant ZIP 60620 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Oct 15, 2026

Mr. J Fish & Chicken was last inspected on October 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

October 15, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 live flies scattered on the walls, ceiling, shelving and boxes in the rear prep/dish washing area. Must remove and detail clean all affected areas. Also call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior garbage cans dirty. Must clean and maintain to prevent breeding of pest

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hand sinks, floors and floor drains, mop buckets, counter tops in the rear dirty. Must detail clean and mainatain to prevent harborage and breeding places for pests.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mops sitting in dirty water in the rear area by 3 comp sink. Must properly store mops upright to dry and empty mop water to reduce possible breeding source

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood,filter,the wall and light sheilds dirty above and behind the fryers. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 comp sink faucet base leaking. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the fixture and floor dirty in the washroom. Must clean the fixtures and floor in the washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the filter and hood above cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    8 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gaskets on bottom of walk in cooler and along side of walk in freezer door.damaged and broken large food storage bins and lids in coolers and rear dry food storage shelves to be in good repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from prep tables and storage shelves.must remove rust from walk in freezer shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets & wheel bases,prep tables & cooler,storage shelves,exterior of food storage containers,unused fryer in rear storage area,slaw cooler,faucet handles and sprayer at 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall bases on exterior of walk in cooler behind rear prep table.stained ceiling tiles in prep area , lobby area & toilet room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from floor in walk in cooler & freezer,under,around,along wall bases throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris splatter,grease and build up from walls throughout premises.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace dim lighting in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelves of front prep table and rear storage area,rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace worn door gasket on reach in freezer in front prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove flour build up from rear storage shelves. Must clean grease and food debris build up from fryer cabinets and wheel bases,reach in cooler & freezer,faucet handles at hand sinks.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace broken self closing device on toilet room door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter from walls in rear area above 3- compartment sink and prep table in same area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dust build up from ceiling vents and light shields throughout.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the upright reach in freezer door in poor repair. Must repair and/or replace.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving in the rear dry storage area dirty. Must clean and maintain, also clean the exterior of storage container.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors and walls in the rear storage/prep area to remove spills and/or debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observer the ventilation above the cooking equipment very dusty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from fryer cabinets ,prep tables and front counter shelving units.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease from floor under fryers and rear grease receptor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior surfaces of fryer cabinets and dust buildup on bottom surfaces of rear reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged baseboards and wall surfaces along wall near walk-in cooler, washroom and door frame between prep areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide color coded tongs for allergen foods.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up in fyer cabinets.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive caulking from walls in rear area to be smooth & easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 critical9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no clean-up policy procedure and items for vomiting and diarrhea.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no date markings on tcs ready to eat foods being held for more than 24 hours inside of coolers.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no probe thermometer for taking food temperatures.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for glass reach in cooler in rear prep area.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 40 or more mice droppings on floor under all food storage shelves and on wood ledge in meter closet in lobby.must remove droppings.clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 3/26/20.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard at hand sink in rear prep / dish washing area next to clean food storage buss pan or remove buss pans from area.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelf of prep table.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from walk in cooler fan guard covers,fryer cabinet.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace damaged wall bases near both hand sinks in prep area.stained ceiling tiles in rear ,prep and lobby areas.must remove excessive caulking along wall in rear area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must replace burnt out light at hood of cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food allergen training for all food managers.must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  11. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Observed ponding water under the shelf next to the utility sink. Instructed to remove all ponding water.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted a black substance on the calking between the wall and the 3 compartment sink. Must clean or replace calking.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted light sheilds dirty. Must clean to remove debris.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Observer the toilet room door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device on the toilet room door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

  13. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Noted a black substance on the calking around the 3 comp sink. Must clean or replace calking.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Inspector’s note: Observer the toilet room door not self closing. Must provide and maintain a self closing device on the toilet room door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Noted a leak at the base of the faucet at the 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.